MULTI-COLOURED JADEITE, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'OWL' BROOCH, MASON TSAI

Modelled as an owl resting on a yellow jadeite twig next to a blossoming tree, the owl's body set with a translucent oval icy jadeite cabochon, the head set with black diamonds accented by tsavorite garnets and jadeite-set eyes, the feathers and tree leaves set with jadeite cabochons, decorated by flowers set with coloured sapphires, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, signed.

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, all jadeites, icy and coloured jadeites are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeite cabochon is highly translucent, with some clouds inclusions upon illumination. Other smaller jadeite cabochons are of brilliant, strong emerald green colour, very good translucency, with some tiny dark green specks upon illumination. Yellow jadeite bar at the bottom is of slightly deep orange-yellow colour. Other coloured gems are of various hues, medium green, strong orange and light purplish pink colour, eye clean. Diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, are about J to K colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat blackened gold mount, whimsical design, in mint condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Accompanied by three Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ 76679 to SJ 76681, all dated 20 August 2013, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.